Nicole Best

NICOLE BEST IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Nicole Ann Best, 17, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 18, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dave Alan Best and Lori Jean Best. She attended Falls Valley Elementary, Rocky Mountain Middle School, Bonneville High School and Development Workshop. She loved her Heavenly Father and was a baptized a member of the Lutheran Church. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which she was an active member at the time of her death. She made friends easily and was very active in her community, serving as a YMCA Counselor, at the City of Refuge, the Idaho Falls Public Library and Animal Shelter, and at Good Samaritan Nursing Center. She enjoyed playing piano, singing and playing violin in her Seminary class. She was very compassionate, and loved by all who knew her. Always putting others before herself, she will be greatly missed. Loving Family includes: Parents: Dave and Lori Best, Rigby, ID Brother: Donald Charles Best Twin Sister: Naomi Lynn Best Grandparents: Donald & Jean Rubatino, Clinton, WA Grandparents: Joe & Carol Marcum, Kalispell, MT Godfather: Jack Negus, Clinton, WA Foster Grandparents: Eldred and Florine Butikofer, Idaho Falls, ID Foster Parents: Kyle & Veronica Searle, Idaho Falls, ID Foster Brothers: Bryan, Mark and Randy Searle, of the family home Foster Parents: Roman and Eileen Adams Foster Brothers: David and Michael Adams Foster Sisters: Caitlyn Adams and Maria Jurado Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and foster aunts, uncles and cousins, and grandparents who love and will miss Nicole dearly. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Best, and her Godmother, Joyce Negus. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Coltman 2nd Ward, with Bishop Alvin Arave, officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online:: Madeline Worrell madone@worrell.us Dear Family of Nicole, I am very saddened to hear of the death of Nicole. She was one of my students at RMMS in Jill Thomas's class where I was an aide. I worked with Nicole for a few years and learned to love her very much. She was a sweet young lady who touched my life and all those around her, including the lives of my own children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerly, Madeline Worrell and Family Pete & Holly Molino holly0008@hotmail.com My husband and I were so sad to hear about Nicole's death. I worked with Nicole a few years ago and enjoyed teasing her and being teased by her. I enjoyed watching Nicole dance, it truly was something that she enjoyed and it was wonderful to see someone enjoy something so much. We are so sorry to see Nicole pass, she will be dearly missed. Katrina Cummins Dear Family and Friends of Nicole, I worked with Nicole this past summer at Riverside. I send my deepest condolences to all those who loved Nicole. She touched more lives for good in her short time here than some can in a entire lifetime. She was an example of compassion, hard work, patience, service, and a joyful attitude. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Sincerely, Katrina Cummins Idaho Falls Public Library Children's Department sjackson@ifpl.org We loved and appreciated Nicole and the wonderful spirit she brought as she helped us in the library. She was always up for a challenge, an adventure, and a laugh. Our Friday afternoons will not be the same without her. Sarah, Adele, Jan, and Cherylyn at the Idaho Falls Public Library Kelsey [kelseyag@qwest.net] Dear Mr. And Mrs. Best, I'm sorry about your loss. Nicole was one of my best friends . . . I will miss her a lot. She was nice to me. From Kelsey Gullikson gss1570@good-sam.com We were so sorry to hear about Nicole's passing. She was truly loved at our center and touched so many lives. It is amazing to think about how much good she did in such a short amount of time- and we will think about her example always. We are forever grateful for the privelege of knowing her.